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The countdown is on for Wee Waa Show

The countdown is on for Wee Waa Show

The countdown is on with the Wee Waa Show weekend kicking off on Friday, August 25. It’s one of the district’s most popular events and this year’s theme is ‘Together is Better’, celebrating the power of community and the wonderful things that can be achieved when...

Gunnedah makes history in 2023 AFLNW season

Gunnedah makes history in 2023 AFLNW season

Gunnedah Bulldogs made AFLNW history on Saturday as the Poochettes women’s team secured this season’s home grand final day by scoring a dominant 61-point major semi-final victory against the Tamworth Swans. For the first time this season, the grand final hosting...

North Tamworth to host Group 4 Rugby League’s grand final

North Tamworth to host Group 4 Rugby League’s grand final

The North Tamworth Bears will host the 2023 Group 4 Rugby League grand final day at Jack Woolaston Oval this Saturday as yet another entertaining season nears its conclusion. Moree will be in action in two of the four matches on the day as the Boars meet the Bears in...

Camp oven cook-off a feast for the senses

Camp oven cook-off a feast for the senses

Judges had tough work in determining the winners of the recent Eulah Creek camp oven cook-off. Delicious dishes were on offer spanning a variety of tastes. Dave Larsen claimed first place in the open section with his curry dish, second went to Cathy Evans for her...

High school’s MADD Night makes a mighty return

High school’s MADD Night makes a mighty return

Narrabri High School’s annual MADD night was held last Thursday with the theme ‘MADD Night The Musical’. “Around 50 students took part and have been rehearsing for the past few months during lunch breaks with the help of the dedicated staff to produce this incredible...

Boosting health workforce is critical, says minister

Boosting health workforce is critical, says minister

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said it was “fantastic” to meet with clinicians, nurses, health professionals, hospital staff and community members when he visited Narrabri and Wee Waa on Tuesday. Mr Park’s trip included a tour of Narrabri Hospital, led by acting health...

Final preparations underway for 50-year anniversary at AgQuip

Final preparations underway for 50-year anniversary at AgQuip

Final preparations are underway for the 50th anniversary AgQuip field days (August 22-24). Australia’s largest primary industry field days, Aon AgQuip will be celebrating 50 years, with the famous field day staging a number of key activities across the days of the...

Season two now a month old following round four contests

Season two now a month old following round four contests

Narrabri Touch’s 2023 season two campaign is now a month old after nine round four games were played at Hogan Oval and Leitch Oval on Monday night. Only one team in the men’s comp has accumulated maximum ladder points from the opening four rounds. The two 2022 A-grade...

Boggabri Golf Club’s open day attracts 63 players

Boggabri Golf Club’s open day attracts 63 players

It was almost standing room only at Boggabri Golf Club earlier this month on Sunday, August 6, during the local club’s annual open day. The club house was buzzing with 63 players along with supporters and helpers. Outside, more than 30 golf carts were lined up ready...

50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War

50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War

Friday, August 18 is the annual Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemoration, held each year on the date of the battle of Long Tan, South Vietnam. This year the day also marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. A Narrabri commemorative service will be held at...